Physician Assistant
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Jessica L. Biagas PA-C
**** ****** **** ********, ** 22554
Phone (C): 703-***-**** (H): 540-***-****
Email: *******.****.********@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT
Physician Assistant
Advanced Spine and Pain, Stafford, VA
January 4, 2012 to Present
. Practice medicine under the supervision of pain specialists and an
orthopedic surgeon
. Serve as first-assist in spine surgery, including cervical and
lumbar fusions
. Evaluate and treat common pain and orthopedic conditions such as
spine pain, neuropathic pain, post-amputation pain, complex
regional pain syndrome, osteoarthritis and fractures
. Assess and treat orthopedic trauma, and cast and splint where
necessary
. Order and review MRIs, XRAYs, and CT Scans
. Assess for applicability of pain management interventions to
include basic injections and advanced techniques such as spinal
cord stimulators and intrathecal pumps
. Able to manage and refill intrathecal pumps to include multi-
medication mixtures
. Administer cortisone injections for common arthritic conditions
such as rotator cuff syndrome, knee pain, trigger finger
. Administer trigger point injections for myofascial pain
Physician Assistant
Pratt Family Medical Center, Garrisonville, VA
December 21, 2009 to January 3, 2012
. Practiced medicine under the supervision of a physician, providing
a broad range of primary care services including routine physical
exams, well woman exams, and acute office visits
. Performed minor procedures including suturing, skin biopsy,
splinting/casting, and joint aspiration
. Ordered labs, imaging studies and other diagnostic tests where
necessary
. Provided patient education and counseling
Intra-Operative Monitoring Technologist
Sentient Medical Systems, Fairfax, VA
May 25, 2005 to June 29, 2007
. Provided intra-operative monitoring services including SSEPs,
EMGs, TCE-MEPs and brain mapping for orthopedic, and neurosurgeons
in order to detect and prevent TIAs, poor spinal cord perfusion,
and damage to spinal nerves
. Conducted pre-operative and post-operative neurological
assessments
. Informed surgeons of all intra-operative findings during surgery
. Assisted surgeons in improving patient outcomes by providing pre-
operative monitoring, allowing them to assess potential negative
risks
. Maintained patient case logs, and filed weekly reports
Physical Therapist Assistant
Maryland Sports Care & Rehab of Owings Mills, Owings Mills, MD
January 10, 2005 to April 8, 2005
. Assisted the physical therapist by carrying out proposed treatment
plans
. Instructed patients and monitored safety during therapeutic
exercises and functional activities
. Monitored the operation of equipment
. Administered active and passive therapies using heat, water, and
electrical modalities
. Compiled and recorded patient's progress
EDUCATION
. Jefferson College of Health Sciences, 2009
Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Cum Laude
. Marymount University, 2005
Bachelor of Science, Biology
CERTIFICATIONS
. Board Certification granted August 2009
. Current ACLS and BLS
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
. Current participant in the Patient Registry of Intrathecal
Ziconotide Management (PRIZM) multicenter trial
HONORS & AWARDS
. Deans List- Jefferson College of Health Sciences- Fall 2007,
Spring 2008, Summer 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Summer 2009
. Jefferson College of Health Sciences Academic Scholarship 2007-
2009
. Virginia Business Women's Foundation Scholarship 2008-2009
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
. American Academy of Physician Assistants
. Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
. Monthly volunteer-work at the Moss Free Clinic, Fredericksburg, VA
Jessica L. Biagas PA-C
1530 Brooke Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
*******.****.********@*****.***
Cell phone: 703-***-****
Home phone: 540-***-****
Professional /Personal References:
1. Dr. David Jamison MD (professional)
*********@*****.***
2. Dr. Patrick Neustatter MD (professional)
***********@***.***
3. Michelle Jones C-ANP (personal)
703-371-617
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